FIU Compliance - Analyst

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
70K-95K Annually
Junior
Financial Services
The Role
Investigate client accounts and transactions for money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crime risks. Analyze transaction patterns, identify anomalies and red flags, prepare investigative case files and narratives, collaborate with internal stakeholders, document activity, and maintain knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and emerging typologies.
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About the Company

 

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBKR), a member of the S&P 500, is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with offices in over 15 countries. Through its affiliates, Interactive Brokers provides automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities, foreign exchange, and prediction markets on over 170 markets in numerous countries and currencies.

 

For more than four decades, Interactive Brokers has focused on technology, automation, and innovation to provide clients worldwide with a sophisticated, unified platform to manage their investment portfolios. We serve individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors, and introducing brokers.

 

Our culture is driven by problem-solving, efficiency, and continuous improvement. We look for individuals who are intellectually curious, collaborative, and motivated to contribute to technology that helps simplify and enhance access to global financial markets. Interactive Brokers has consistently been recognized as a top broker by respected industry sources including Barron’s, Investopedia, Stockbrokers.com, and others.

 

This is Hybrid role (4 days in office /1 day remote)

The AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is a core part of IBKR's Compliance AML Program, serving as the firm's frontline defense against money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. Our team reviews system-generated alerts, investigates suspicious account activity, and files Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with regulators such as FinCEN and the NCA when warranted, while also tracking emerging money laundering typologies, maintaining rigorous case documentation for audits and regulatory exams, and liaising with law enforcement and regulatory bodies. Working closely with the broader Compliance function, we help safeguard IBKR's integrity and reputation while ensuring the firm meets its regulatory obligations across global markets.

Responsibilities: 

  • Conduct thorough investigations and reviews of client accounts and transactions to identify activity potentially linked to money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes.
  • Analyze complex data sets, client profiles, and transaction patterns to identify inconsistencies, anomalies, and red flags.
  • Prepare clear, well-organized case files and written reports to support findings and decision-making.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information, escalate concerns, and ensure a coordinated response to risk.
  • Monitor and document activity following internal procedures, regulatory expectations, and best practices.
  • Stay current with applicable AML/CFT regulations, emerging financial crime trends, and internal policies.

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to assess large volumes of information and draw meaningful conclusions.
  • High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology, including the ability to navigate complex systems and data tools.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively within a small team environment.
  • Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of work experience in AML investigations or related financial crime roles.
  • College degree preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted in lieu of formal education. 
  • High level of technical proficiency and understanding of how technology supports business and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting investigative narratives or similar reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to stay organized and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, managing multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
  • ACAMS, CFE, CFCS, Series 7, or other relevant certifications or FINRA licenses are a plus.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

  • Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Company Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant awards
  • 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. 100% employer-paid medical premiums, with generous employer contributions to dental & vision plans as well.
  • Wellness screening and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees)
  • Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter FSAs)
  • Quarterly fitness stipend to offset costs associated with traditional gym and fitness memberships or fees
  • Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Legal services, telehealth access, and voluntary insurance options
  • Backup child and adult care support through Care.com
  • Daily lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options

Skills Required

  • 2+ years of work experience in AML investigations or related financial crime roles
  • College degree, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of formal education
  • High level of technical proficiency and understanding of technology supporting business and regulatory requirements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting investigative narratives or similar reports
  • Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively while managing multiple tasks accurately
  • ACAMS, CFE, CFCS, Series 7, or other relevant certifications or FINRA licenses

Interactive Brokers Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Interactive Brokers and has not been reviewed or approved by Interactive Brokers.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with company-covered premiums available in some plans, plus dental and vision. Wellness incentives and accessible care benefits contribute to the perceived value of the package.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Total compensation commonly includes discretionary bonuses and stock grants that enhance earnings. These elements are frequently cited as meaningful parts of overall pay.
  • Pay Growth & Progression — Annual pay increases are mentioned across multiple roles. This supports a perception of steady early-stage progression.

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The Company
HQ: Greenwich, CT
2,441 Employees

What We Do

Rated #1 Best Online Broker in 2022 for 5 consecutive years by Barron's. Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR) and its predecessor companies have been building trading technology for over 44 years. Interactive Brokers Group’s consolidated equity capital exceeds $10 billion. Throughout its history, the company’s mission has remained unchanged: Create technology to provide liquidity on better terms. Compete on price, speed, size, diversity of global products and advanced trading tools. Interactive Brokers LLC is a member of NYSE, FINRA, SIPC. For more information, visit: ibkr.com

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